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The current OP is slated with info for T-Mobile G1 based ANDROID phone. If you wish to see info/specs on other phones, ask and it shall be done!

I'm making this thread for the (currently) T-mobile exclusive G1 Android cell phone made by HTC and Googe (OS)! I wan't to compile some info for OCN users and for myself before I buy this phone so I know what to expect


T-Mobile's official site: http://www.t-mobileg1.com/
HTC's G1 Webpage: http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html

Highlights
  • 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with HVGA (320 X 480 pixel) resolution.
  • Full 5-row QWERTY keyboard.
  • One-click Google Searchâ„¢.
  • Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications.
  • Instant access to mobile Internet services (Gmailâ„¢, YouTubeâ„¢, Google Mapsâ„¢, Google Talkâ„¢, Google Calendarâ„¢).
  • High-speed 3.5G network connection.
  • Wi-Fi technology with seamless transition to open networks.
  • Android Marketâ„¢ with access to variety of software and media downloads. (some fees may apply)
  • 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus.
  • microSDâ„¢ (SD 2.0 compatible) expansion slot for all your storage needs.
Specifications
  • Processor: Qualcomm® MSM7201Aâ„¢, 528 MHz
  • Operating System: Androidâ„¢
  • Memory:
  • ROM: 256 MB
  • RAM: 192 MB
  • Dimensions (LxWxT): 117.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm
  • (4.60 in x 2.16 in x 0.62 in)
  • Weight: 158 grams (5.60 ounces) with battery
  • Display: 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution
  • Network: HSPA/WCDMA:
  • Europe: 2100 MHz
  • US:1700/2100 MHz
  • Up to 7.2 Mbps down-link (HSDPA) and 2 Mbps up-link (HSUPA) speeds
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
    850/900/1800/1900 MHz *(Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
  • Device Control: Trackball with Enter button
  • Keyboard: Slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard
  • GPS: GPS navigation capability with Google Mapsâ„¢
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
  • Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11b/g
  • HTC ExtUSBâ„¢ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
  • Camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
  • Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker
  • Ring tone formats:
  • AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, MIDI, MP3, WMA, WMV
  • 40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI
  • Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery; Capacity: 1150 mAh
  • Talk time:
  • Up to 350 minutes for WCDMA
  • Up to 406 minutes for GSM
  • Standby time:
    Up to 402 hours for WCDMA
    Up to 319 hours for GSM
    (The above are subject to network and phone usage.)
  • Expansion Slot: microSDâ„¢ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
  • AC Adapter: Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • DC output: 5V and 1A
  • Special Features: Digital Compass, Motion Sensor






Android Owners Club

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Originally Posted by TheHoff
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I wants, but I'm stuck to verizon for two years


I happen to have ended my contract last month so I am just waiting on some input before dropping the hammer on adding two more years
 
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Originally Posted by Spart
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FYI It's not made by google. It's made by HTC. Google merely made the OS.

http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html

Thank you for mentioning that, I fixed the OP

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Thanks for making this thread. My contract is up at the end of this month and after seeing how Wal-Mart will be selling them at a good price, I too would like some input from the OCN community before adding another 2 years.
Yep! anytime man


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I have one for mobile gaming development and heres my take:

- Too Bulky, thick, heavy and bad form factor
- Screen is too small for the market segment its competing in.
- Poorly weighted - once screen is open its weight makes it dip forward in your hand.. like holding a pail of water.. the weight shifts and is very uncomfortable.
- User interface is poor by comparison to iPhone. non-intuitive and cludgy at best.
- TMobile is by far the worst network

+ Open platform, not a walled garden for developers and breeds competition in the market
+ It will do for open platforms what the iPhone did for re-inventing mobile appliances.

Can you provide a tad more details on the issue with the screen? Does it wobble? this might be a defect you have, or at least thats what it sounds like... I hope...

I can see your point about bulky and heavy as I did use it at the TMobile store and it was usually weighty for a phone, but coming from a guy who uses a slim phone and an iPod Nano, I was open minded about it... I think I can deal with it

I strongly disagree with T Mobile being the worst network. I have been a customer for them for years now (almost 8) and I have never had a problem, never had a dropped call, never had an area without service, never had bad customer service. DO also note I have never had their data plan so I cannot compare how their data network is. IF that is what you were referring to, please do be more specific.

I agree about the user interface being not as good as the iPhone. The iPhone I was able to pick up and start using IMMEDIATELY and start texting in seconds... I still have not found the button on the G1 that lets me text.. I had to go through contacts and use the "msg this person" feature... so its quite obvious the user interface is not nearly as good as Apple's... my initial reaction was "wow that is a lot of stuff, how do I make a phone call or text?"
 
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G1 Android Owners Club

That work? I dont think you can get rid of underline for some reason.
Looks great


thanks for the input too!
G1 Android Owners Club

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Yeah well what is killing me is this

My mom made me a deal: bring home good grades and she gets it for me for christmas and I dont worry about the bill or anything

But I am not expecting to earn straight A's like she wants so I am contemplating just saying screw her and avoid the guilt speech when I find out that it is official that I suck at school lol. But then again there is a slim chance that the couple C's will be let go and she might get it for me anyhow.........

IDK what does OCN think?
 
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Anyone have issues with their SD card dying? Mine just took a dump on me and the memory is no longer usable, had to get a diff SD card


It was a 16GB MicroSDHC card though
 
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Missed calls is a better app to look into for customizing your vibe and light settings, however it was buggy for me when i used it so i deleted it

The key to liking an app on the G1 is to actually read what they tell you. They give you hints to awesome shortcuts n stuff..

Outside of games, I suggest an app called GPS Status. it measures speed, has a compas, and overall the best GPS data readout tool Ive used so far. fun to play with when you're moving too.bonsai blast is a great game for side fun

ringdroid is recomended for taking MP3's and turnign them to ringtones
Rings extended for setting MP3's as Text ringtones
Flashlight (with the white box icon) is the best flashlight app in my experience
 
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